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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,962.70, 1,495,444.05 and 577,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,962.70, 1,495,444.05 and 577,058.70 is: 865,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,962.70 : 1,495,444.05 = 577,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,962.70/1,495,444.05 = 577,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,962.70x = 1,495,444.05 × 577,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,962.70x = 862,958,999,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,958,999,415.74/996,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,588.05

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